Villarreal coach Marcelino Garcia Toral has agreed a three-year extension to his contract, the La Liga club confirmed on Friday.

Marcelino's deal had been due to expire at the end of this season, but he will now be tied to the club until 2019.

Villarreal were rooted in mid-table in the second division when Marcelino took charge just short of three years ago.

He inspired an upturn that led to promotion and back-to-back sixth place finishes back in the top flight.

Villarreal currently lie fifth in La Liga and are well-placed to reach the last 32 of the Europa League.